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 Fort St. George was among the first few bastions built by the East India Company somewhere around 1635 to protect its interests in India from rival companies. This fortification also marks the making of Madras (Chennai) as a modern city. The fort has a museum which displays many items from the British Raj and memorabilia of the East India Company. These relics are a reminder of a period of oppression and struggle. The museum also has a good collection of some fine contemporary paintings. Within the fort premises is the oldest surviving British church in India, St. Mary's Church. This Church is also the first English church in Madras. St. Mary's was the venue for the marriage of Lord Clive. Towards the North of the fort is the High Court compound which is build in Indo-Sarcenic architectural style. Within this compound stands the Lighthouse erected in 1844, which was superseded by another one in 1971. The latter is, however, not so impressive.
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| Location |
Situated on the Bay of Bengal Chennai |
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| STD Code |
044 |
| Language |
Tamil, English |
| Climate / best Season/ Best Time To Visit |
Summer: Max 37 °C -Min 22 °C
. Winter: Max 32 °C -Min 19°C . Best time to visit November to February |
| Entertainment |
St. Mary's Church,High Court,Kapaleeswarar Temple,Marina Beach and Aquarium |
| How to Reach |
Air: Chennai has domestic as well as international airports. The Kamaraj Domestic Airport and the Anna International Airport are located at Tirusulam, 20 km from the city, connecting it to all the major cities and countries of the world.
Rail:Chennai is also well connected to all the major cities in India through a wide network of railways. The main railway stations are at Madras Central and Egmore. There are regular trains connecting it to all the major cities of India.
Road:The excellent road network of Chennai makes it easily accessible from other important cities of Tamil Nadu and the neighboring states. |
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